Truvay Travel – one of the first Forbes Travel Guide Endorsed agencies – favorite properties
I am proud to announce that Truvay Travel, as an independent affiliate of Brownell Travel, has been named one of the first Forbes Travel Guide Endorsed agencies! FTG is the only independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises....
Madly in love with Peru
“Nearly five hundred years ago, roughly one hundred and sixty-eight Spaniards and a handful of their African and Indian slaves arrived in what is now Peru. They soon collided with an Incan empire ten million strong, smashing into it like a giant meteor and leaving...
Q&A Is 90 minutes enough time to transfer in Casablanca (or anywhere else)?
I get asked a version of this question frequently. Substitute whichever airport you would like for Casablanca. There is no hard and fast rule, but I asked my flight experts for some general guidelines to use when planning your flights. First, a high level answer: •...
How to begin thinking about taking a family sabbatical
Does the thought of picking up and moving abroad for an extended period make your heart skip a beat? Do you dream of places you've never been, exposing your children to the cultures of the world, having children fluent in a second (or third) language, getting them...
VAT Refunds in Spain – muy fácil!
I love shopping Spain! My favorite things include leather shoes, purses and espadrilles. On this trip I bought four pairs of shoes and one purse. Luckily knowing this was likely, I both left space in my luggage and brought my expandable medium size Away luggage. I...
Q&A How much does it cost to go on safari?
By all accounts safaris are a trip of a lifetime. They are one of the most amazing types of vacations you can take. The wildlife, culture, attentive service, once in a lifetime experiences and opportunities to step outside of your comfort zone are just a few of the...
Just back from…Kenya
We are just home from Kenya and we all loved it so much! The variety of animals, terrain and accommodations as well as absolutely delightful people and experienced guides all made our stay special. There were so many memorable moments and I've made a list of some...
5 Tips for Traveling Wisely on Your Next Adventure
The world is opening up. Flights are being added. Restrictions reduced. New hotels and resorts are opening around the world at a record pace, others are reemerging after extensive renovations. As you consider venturing out, we want to share a few tips to make your...
12+ Highly Anticipated New Hotel Openings to Help You Travel Well
Below is a small sample of recent and upcoming openings. Of course we love old favorites too (always feel free to email us about those). Whether you like staying at name brand resorts like the Four Seasons or family owned, boutique properties like Passalacqua in Lake...